Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Black Death
- Stonegate
- The New Theatre
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Margaret Clitherow
- Ouse Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St William's Shrine
- The White Rose of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Guildhall