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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Victoria Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- New Earswick
- Viking Coins
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Mansion House
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Carving
- Judges Lodging
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fishergate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- First World War Memorial