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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Cross
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Art Gallery
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Castle
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Transport Moves On
- Ouse Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- New Shopping Centres
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels