Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Silver Strap Ends
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Union Gas Works
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Second World War York