Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barley Hall
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Union Gas Works
- Sixties York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Dick Turpin
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Amber Bead Workshop