Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Holy Trinity Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Alcuin of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Assembly Rooms
- The First Railway Station
- York Art Gallery
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- First World War York
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Retreat