Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Council of Arles
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- The Railway Institute
- The Hospitium
- The Mystery Plays
- The Red Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- York Railway Station
- Walmgate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Scarborough Bridge