Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Shopping Centres
- Bone Trial Piece
- Middleham Jewel
- Ripon College for Women
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Monk Bar
- Viking Boot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- William Etty, Artist
- Royal Station Hotel
- Elizabeth Boardingham