Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The New Theatre
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- New Earswick
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- First World War York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Boot
- Jubbergate
- Norman Window Frame
- A New Walk
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Medieval Abbey
- Statue of the God Mars