Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bootham School
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Castle Museum
- York Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bone Trial Piece
- Olive Oil Container
- Guy Fawkes
- A New Walk
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool