Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Cawood Sword
- York Union Gas Works
- The New Theatre
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Male Grooming
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Margaret Clitherow
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel