Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Royal Station Hotel
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Yorkshire Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barley Hall
- The Norman Minster
- The Bar Convent
- York Union Gas Works
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Pilgrimage of Grace