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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Mansion House
- The Basilica
- Lendal Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Treasurer's House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Observatory
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Anglian Cross
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Leeman
- The Norman House