Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Railway Institute
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Water Lanes
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Minster
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Minster Library
- Bronze weights
- Viking Boot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The George Fox Incident
- York Union Gas Works
- The Pilgrimage of Grace