Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fairfax House
- York Union Gas Works
- Monk Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Art Gallery
- Clifford's Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- First World War York
- George Leeman
- King Richard III and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The New Theatre