Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Transport Moves On
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- First World War Memorial
- The Red Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Walk
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Observatory
- Vale of York Viking Hoard