Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Female Prison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Crest of York St John College
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ouse Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- A New Walk
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Roman Fortress
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cinema Comes to York
- George Leeman
- The Hospitium