Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Guy Fawkes
- Gold Finger Ring
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The First Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Minster
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft