Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Horn of Ulf
- The 1190 Massacre
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Bar
- York's Airfield
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- York Castle Museum
- The Greyfriars
- The Black Death
- The Shambles
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Stonegate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses