Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Stonegate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Jubbergate
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St William's Shrine
- The County Court House
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)