Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- York Railway Station
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze weights
- Is York Cursed?
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fairfax House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Medieval Prisons
- Lendal Bridge
- York Art Gallery
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The York Hoard