Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Head Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Richard II and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bootham Bar
- The Guildhall
- Viking Male Grooming
- Barker Tower
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- George Leeman