Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of St Helen
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Retreat
- Medieval Prisons
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Minster Library
- The End of the Abbey
- Monk Bar
- Gold Finger Ring