Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Art Gallery
- The Debtors' Prison
- Dick Turpin
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Red Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman Castle
- Is York Cursed?
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Union Gas Works
- Clifford's Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel