Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Is York Cursed?
- Fairfax House
- Teaching the Poor
- Silver Strap Ends
- Barker Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Micklegate Bar
- The Bar Convent
- The Assembly Rooms
- First World War York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Crux's Church
- York Castle Museum
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Black Death
- Ripon College for Women