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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Railway Station
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Silver Strap Ends
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Medieval Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- The 1190 Massacre
- Is York Cursed?
- A Pipkin
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New Vision For York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster in the 20th Century