Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Cawood Sword
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Holy Trinity Church
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Olive Oil Container
- The Multangular Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Earswick
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers