Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Anglian Cross
- York's Coat of Arms
- Norman Window Frame
- Fishergate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Carving
- Cinema Comes to York
- A New University
- The Norman Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Bar Convent
- The Assembly Rooms
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Female Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers