Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Airfield
- York Art Gallery
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Teaching the Poor
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Lendal Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Hoard
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Guy Fawkes
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate