Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Castle Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Stonegate
- Fairfax House
- The Mansion House
- Micklegate Bar
- The Basilica
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Coat of Arms
- Margaret Clitherow
- De Grey Rooms
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse