Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Bar Convent
- The First Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Statue of Napoleon
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- New Earswick
- Bootham School
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Richard III and York
- The York Helmet
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Victoria Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Medieval Chamber Pot