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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bootham School
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- George Leeman
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Industrial Upheaval
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- The Black Death
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle