Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Red Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- A Pipkin
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Basilica
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Silver Strap Ends
- Walmgate Bar