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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Industrial Upheaval
- Teaching the Poor
- The Railway Institute
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Margaret Clitherow
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Garrison
- Our Lady's Row
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Alcuin of York
- The Hospitium