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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Olave
- Royal Station Hotel
- Teaching the Poor
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Carving
- Viking Boot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- William Etty, Artist
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Minster Library
- The York Hoard