Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Multangular Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Barker Tower
- The York Observatory
- Margaret Clitherow
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Fishergate Bar
- Jubbergate
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Military Belt Fitting
- Yorkshire Museum