Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Teaching the Poor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fairfax House
- The Retreat
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Minster Library
- A Pipkin
- Stonegate
- The First Railway Station
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa