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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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Railway Institute
- Olive Oil Container
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- The Female Prison
- The Council of Arles
- Statue of Napoleon
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Sixties York
- Water Lanes
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Helmet
- The Cawood Sword
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Assembly Rooms