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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The County Court House
- New Earswick
- The Norman Minster
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Judges Lodging
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Prisons
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway