Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Richard II and York
- The First Railway Station
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Castle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barley Hall
- Olive Oil Container
- Cinema Comes to York
- Minster Library
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Horn of Ulf
- Ripon College for Women
- Rowntree Park
- Bone Trial Piece
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity