Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ouse Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Medieval Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Finger Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Female Prison