Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Norman Castle
- The York Observatory
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New University
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Feeding Roman York
- York Railway Station
- Statue of the God Mars
- First World War Memorial
- View from Station Rise
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot