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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Shambles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Greyfriars
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Teaching the Poor
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Male Grooming