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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Olive Oil Container
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Norman Abbey
- The Basilica
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Victoria Bar