Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Central Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- A Pipkin
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Ripon College for Women
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Art Gallery
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Castle Museum
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Medieval Minster
- St Crux's Church
- The Debtors' Prison