Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Boot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Transport Moves On
- The Bar Convent
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Red Tower
- The County Court House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe