Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A New University
- A New Vision For York
- New Earswick
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward I and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St William's Shrine
- Barley Hall
- New Shopping Centres
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cinema Comes to York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Yorkshire Museum
- Minster Library