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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- The New Theatre
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Gold Arm Ring
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Military Belt Fitting
- Elizabeth Boardingham