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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's Coat of Arms
- Feeding Roman York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham School
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New University
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Cawood Sword
- De Grey Rooms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Treasurer's House
- The Hospitium