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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Second World War York
- Barley Hall
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Crest of York St John College
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- First World War Memorial
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of All Saints Pavement