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 Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Battle of the Standard
- The First Minster
- The New Theatre
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Judges Lodging
- King Richard II and York
- Fairfax House
- Viking Coins
- Bone Trial Piece
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Holy Trinity Church