Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- York Castle Museum
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St William's Shrine
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bone Trial Piece
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Central Library
- Vikings and Christianity
- Minster Library
- Glazed Medieval Jug