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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Carving
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Guildhall
- York Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Alcuin of York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop