Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- York Art Gallery
- Ripon College for Women
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The New Theatre
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Central Library
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- The Retreat
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends