Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Roman Fortress
- The Abbot's House
- Stonegate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Walmgate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Military Belt Fitting
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Church of St Olave
- Bone Trial Piece
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Pilgrimage of Grace