Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham School
- The Railway Institute
- King Richard II and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Royal Station Hotel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Crest of York St John College
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Holy Trinity Church
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War Memorial
- The Crossed Keys Symbol