Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Retreat
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- The Female Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- Treasurer's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Castle Museum
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)