Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- A New Walk
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Central Library
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Inscription to Hecules
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Statue of Napoleon
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Bar Convent
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The White Rose of York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Scarborough Bridge