Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The County Court House
- Sixties York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Earswick
- The First Minster
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Helmet
- Clifford's Tower
- The Shambles
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Tower