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 Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- A New Vision For York
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Norman Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Fairfax House
- Bootham Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot