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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Olave
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Mansion House
- Barley Hall
- Mary Ward
- King Richard III and York
- The New Theatre
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Basilica
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Burial Vessel