Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Barley Hall
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Assembly Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York's Coat of Arms
- The County Court House
- York Central Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- Guy Fawkes
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Crest of York St John College