Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Hospitium
- St Crux's Church
- York Garrison
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- John Carr - Architect
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Union Gas Works
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fire in the Minster