Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- A New University
- King Richard II and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Military Belt Fitting
- John Carr - Architect
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fairfax House
- New Earswick
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?