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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Middleham Jewel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barker Tower
- Rowntree Park
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Statue of an Athlete
- St Crux's Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The County Court House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Yorkshire Museum
- Inscription to Hecules