Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- De Grey Rooms
- Barley Hall
- York's Airfield
- Bootham Bar
- The New Theatre
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Walmgate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ripon College for Women
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The George Fox Incident
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Helen
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The County Court House