Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Greyfriars
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Carving
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Cawood Sword
- The Abbot's House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The White Rose of York
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Ouse Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels