Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Medieval Prisons
- The Retreat
- Monk Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The County Court House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Castle
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Helmet
- The Medieval Castle