Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The White Rose of York
- York's Coat of Arms
- William Etty, Artist
- Clifford's Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Airfield
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Middleham Jewel
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid