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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Barker Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St William's Shrine
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Minster Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Red Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Silk Cap
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Tower
- Guy Fawkes