Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Greyfriars
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Wilfrid
- New Earswick
- The Basilica
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Lendal Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Minster Library
- Olive Oil Container