Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Central Library
- Dick Turpin
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Red Tower
- York Castle Museum
- The Medieval Minster
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Garrison
- Glazed Medieval Jug