Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Basilica
- Is York Cursed?
- First World War Memorial
- The Council of Arles
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Richard II and York
- York Railway Station
- Walmgate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of the Standard
- York and the Holocaust
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Walk
- Bones of a Roman Combatant