Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The New Theatre
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Hospitium
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard III and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Helmet
- York Central Library
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Shopping Centres