Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Bombed
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Our Lady's Row
- Fire in the Minster
- Barley Hall
- The Bar Convent
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Castle Museum
- Gold Arm Ring