Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Carving
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A Pipkin
- Lendal Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Bar Convent
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Transport Moves On