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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Airfield
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman Minster
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of the Standard
- Second World War York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Union Gas Works
- Margaret Clitherow