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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription to Hecules
- First World War Memorial
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham School
- Norman Window Frame
- New Earswick
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King Edward I and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch