Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- A New Walk
- The Minster after the Reformation
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Hoard
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Barker Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Water Lanes
- The First Railway Station
- York's Coat of Arms
- The County Court House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers