Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The York Observatory
- William Etty, Artist
- The New Theatre
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Crux's Church
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- View from Station Rise
- Jubbergate
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Cross
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rowntree Park
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Red Tower