Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Olave
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St William's Shrine
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Norman Window Frame
- 62 Low Petergate
- The New Theatre
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Medieval Prisons
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey