Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward I and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Constantius Chlorus
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Water Lanes
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Scarborough Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels