Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Male Grooming
- A Pipkin
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Vikings and Christianity
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Castle
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Clifford's Tower
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Mansion House
- The Red Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century