Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Margaret Clitherow
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Second World War York
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Shambles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard III and York
- York Garrison
- Royal Station Hotel
- Fairfax House
- Transport Moves On
- Feeding Roman York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Treasurer's House