Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The 1190 Massacre
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bootham School
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Water Lanes
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Head Pot
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A Pipkin
- Barley Hall
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel