Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- The County Court House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Basilica
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Treasurer's House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- New Earswick
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- York Railway Station
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Carving
- King Richard III and York
- York Art Gallery
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle