Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The Greyfriars
- Bootham Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Lendal Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Clifford's Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Union Gas Works
- The First Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior