Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Multangular Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- Fairfax House
- The Red Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Shambles
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel