Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Basilica
- Statue of Napoleon
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Retreat
- Viking Coins
- Middleham Jewel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- New Shopping Centres
- Ouse Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Cawood Sword