Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Judges Lodging
- Lendal Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham School
- Rowntree Park
- A Pipkin
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- John Carr - Architect
- The Abbot's House
- Dick Turpin
- King Richard III and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Shopping Centres
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- The First Minster