Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- View from Station Rise
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower
- Barker Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Coins
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Silk Cap
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Hospitium
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector