Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Crest of York St John College
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway Institute
- The Battle of the Standard
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The County Court House
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Yorkshire Museum
- Dick Turpin
- York's Airfield
- York Central Library
- Bootham Bar