Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Statue of an Athlete
- Victoria Bar
- A Pipkin
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Richard II and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree Park
- Jubbergate
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Shopping Centres
- New Earswick
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Helen