Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- A New University
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Medieval Prisons
- Teaching the Poor
- Silver Strap Ends
- Victoria Bar
- Barley Hall
- Is York Cursed?
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Sixties York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The George Fox Incident