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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Railway Station
- Treasurer's House
- Ouse Bridge
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Union Gas Works
- The Shambles
- Elizabeth Boardingham