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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Barker Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Yorkshire Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Carving
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Basilica
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge