Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard II and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Head Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Cawood Sword
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Anglian Hanging Bowl