Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- William Etty, Artist
- De Grey Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Water Lanes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Cawood Sword
- Margaret Clitherow
- A New University
- King Richard III and York