Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's Airfield
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Transport Moves On
- York Bombed
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Minster
- Vikings and Christianity
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barley Hall
- Constantius Chlorus
- Lendal Bridge