Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The First Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Garrison
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman House
- Our Lady's Row
- 62 Low Petergate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- New Shopping Centres
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Head Pot
- Anglian Cross