Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Minster Library
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward I and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fishergate Bar
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Central Library