Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Barley Hall
- Stonegate
- The George Fox Incident
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- York Garrison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Boot
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Helen
- Minster Library
- York Art Gallery
- Is York Cursed?