Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Helmet
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Lendal Tower
- The Hospitium
- Barley Hall
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Bar Convent
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Bombed
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Ripon College for Women
- A New Walk
- Alcuin of York
- The Greyfriars
- Minster Library
- The 1190 Massacre