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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Central Library
- King Richard II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- George Leeman
- York Bombed
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War York