Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New Walk
- Eric Bloodaxe
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Yorkshire Museum
- George Leeman
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Head Pot
- The Council of Arles
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Water Lanes
- Monk Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Viking Male Grooming