Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- York and the Holocaust
- The 1190 Massacre
- Military Belt Fitting
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Constantius Chlorus
- Water Lanes
- The Red Tower
- The York Observatory
- The Roman Fortress
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Female Prison
- The York Helmet
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Boot
- Treasurer's House
- New Earswick