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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Olave
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Council of Arles
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Military Belt Fitting
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription to Hecules
- Dick Turpin
- Ripon College for Women
- Fairfax House
- Teaching the Poor