Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Norman Window Frame
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- New Shopping Centres
- The White Rose of York
- Dick Turpin
- New Earswick
- Roman Head Pot
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Mystery Plays
- Silver Strap Ends
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inscription to Hecules