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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Mansion House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Royal Station Hotel
- St William's Shrine
- Industrial Upheaval
- Transport Moves On
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Central Library
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Silk Cap
- The 1190 Massacre
- Silver Strap Ends
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle