Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Castle
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- The Railway Institute
- Fairfax House
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- De Grey Rooms
- Margaret Clitherow
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Assembly Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Holy Trinity Church