Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Alcuin of York
- Victoria Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Olave
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Water Lanes
- Military Belt Fitting
- Treasurer's House
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Hair of a Roman Girl