Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The 1190 Massacre
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- View from Station Rise
- The Greyfriars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King Richard II and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Barker Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Minster Library
- Medieval Chamber Pot