Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- New Shopping Centres
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Railway Institute
- De Grey Rooms
- John Carr - Architect
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- View from Station Rise
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Head Pot
- York Central Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Dick Turpin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop