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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Female Prison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Garrison
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of an Athlete
- Treasurer's House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Railway Station