Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Victoria Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Treasurer's House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Arm Ring
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham School
- Holy Trinity Church
- The White Rose of York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Elizabeth Boardingham