Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Hospitium
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head