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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Helmet
- De Grey Rooms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Sixties York
- The Abbot's House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Observatory
- York Castle Museum
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Railway Station
- Inscription to Hecules