Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of the God Mars
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- Statue of an Athlete
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Abbey
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Transport Moves On
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century