Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- York Bombed
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Council of Arles
- The Mystery Plays
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Crest of York St John College
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- Dick Turpin
- William Etty, Artist
- The Crossed Keys Symbol