Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fire in the Minster
- Alcuin of York
- Guy Fawkes
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- The Red Tower
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- William Etty, Artist
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway Institute