Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Industrial Upheaval
- Holy Trinity Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Castle Museum
- Stonegate
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Mary Ward
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of the Standard
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Mansion House