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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- The Basilica
- A New University
- The York Helmet
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard III and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Head Pot
- George Leeman
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Bar Convent