Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Clifford's Tower
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- George Leeman
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Guy Fawkes
- King Edward II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Medieval Castle
- York's Airfield
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church