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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Barker Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- Fishergate Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Monk Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Yorkshire Museum
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Cross
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Basilica
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The White Rose of York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate