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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Boot
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Guildhall
- St Crux's Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Airfield
- St William's Shrine
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Inscription to Hecules