Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Micklegate Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Norman Window Frame
- Scarborough Bridge
- Ouse Bridge
- The Retreat
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Anglian Carving
- John Carr - Architect
- George Leeman
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Second World War York
- Statue of an Athlete