Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Stonegate
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Yorkshire Museum
- Mary Ward
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Coat of Arms
- St William's Shrine
- The Abbot's House
- Dick Turpin
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle