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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Olave
- York Castle Museum
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bronze weights
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Shambles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree Park
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Mary Ward
- George Leeman
- King Edward III and York