Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Art Gallery
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The York Observatory
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Multangular Tower
- A New Vision For York
- The Basilica
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity