Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bootham Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ripon College for Women
- Lendal Tower
- York Bombed
- Holy Trinity Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Garrison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Judges Lodging