Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bronze weights
- The Black Death
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Bombed
- Norman Window Frame
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of an Athlete
- William Etty, Artist