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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- York Central Library
- The York Hoard
- Sixties York
- A New University
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Basilica
- The Female Prison
- Rowntree Park
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Coins
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Abbot's House
- Silver Strap Ends