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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mary Ward
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree Park
- A Pipkin
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Hair of a Roman Girl