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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman House
- The Basilica
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- View from Station Rise
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Margaret Clitherow
- Amber Bead Workshop
- De Grey Rooms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Statue of an Athlete
- Is York Cursed?
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Medieval Prisons