Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New University
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Helmet
- Walmgate Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Castle Museum
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's Airfield
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol