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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Roman Fortress
- Second World War York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- New Earswick
- The York Helmet
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fishergate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom