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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Cawood Sword
- St Crux's Church
- York Bombed
- A New University
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Red Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Fire in the Minster
- The Retreat
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick