Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Rowntree Park
- John Carr - Architect
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Council of Arles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mansion House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Abbot's House
- Water Lanes
- The York Observatory
- The Basilica
- A New University
- York's first historian: Francis Drake