Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Castle
- York Garrison
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze weights
- York Bombed
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Abbey
- Monk Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Barley Hall
- The Roman Fortress
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior