Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bronze weights
- Judges Lodging
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Black Death
- The Guildhall
- The First Railway Station
- Teaching the Poor
- The County Court House
- The Railway Institute
- The 1190 Massacre
- York and the Holocaust
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Union Gas Works