Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Mystery Plays
- Viking Coins
- King Richard II and York
- A Pipkin
- York Union Gas Works
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- First World War Memorial