Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- Bronze weights
- St William's Shrine
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The White Rose of York
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Holocaust
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick
- The Mystery Plays
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Second World War York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior