Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- The Shambles
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- A New Vision For York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Jubbergate