Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- Water Lanes
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- George Leeman
- The Black Death
- York Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- Olive Oil Container
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Second World War York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior