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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Edward II and York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Roman Head Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Edward III and York
- De Grey Rooms
- The Retreat
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Dick Turpin
- Jewbury Cemetery