Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Crux's Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Coins
- Micklegate Bar
- The Retreat
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman Minster
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ouse Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The New Theatre
- Transport Moves On
- The Multangular Tower
- King Richard III and York