Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster after the Reformation
- First World War Memorial
- Teaching the Poor
- Treasurer's House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Ouse Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Shambles
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Art Gallery