Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Transport Moves On
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Fishergate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- A Pipkin
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Crest of York St John College
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector