Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Hoard
- York Bombed
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Coins
- Transport Moves On
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The County Court House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Medieval Minster