Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The George Fox Incident
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Medieval Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mansion House
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Castle