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 of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Abbot's House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Middleham Jewel
- Clifford's Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Black Death
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Scarborough Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Olive Oil Container
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Helmet
- Viking Coins