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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Coins
- The New Theatre
- The Hospitium
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- Second World War York
- Jubbergate
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Helen