Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Shambles
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Horn of Ulf
- Barker Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Transport Moves On
- Norman Window Frame
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Victoria Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Airfield
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Chimney Pot