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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Scarborough Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- The White Rose of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New Vision For York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New University
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- A New Walk
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring