Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Ouse Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- First World War Memorial
- A New University
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Bombed
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard III and York