Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- A Pipkin
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- King Richard II and York
- York Railway Station
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- New Earswick
- Rebuilt in Stone