Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman House
- Ouse Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The George Fox Incident
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Ripon College for Women
- Fishergate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier