Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Abbot's House
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Olave
- The Bar Convent
- Anglian Carving
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Castle Museum
- York's Airfield
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Minster