Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Bombed
- Holy Trinity Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Second World War York
- Church of St Helen
- The New Theatre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Transport Moves On
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bronze weights
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New University
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward III and York
- The York Helmet
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Bar Convent