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 Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- Mary Ward
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Hoard
- A New Vision For York
- The Council of Arles