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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The York Observatory
- The Black Death
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Medieval Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Medieval Prisons
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Bombed
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward I and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Micklegate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Treasurer's House
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Columba's United Reformed Church