Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Walmgate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fire in the Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Margaret Clitherow
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Olive Oil Container
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Victoria Bar