Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman House
- The Basilica
- The Medieval Abbey
- Water Lanes
- York's Airfield
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bootham Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Railway King: George Hudson