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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York's Airfield
- The Medieval Castle
- The White Rose of York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Basilica
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Castle Museum
- York Railway Station
- Fairfax House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl