Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription to Hecules
- Mary Ward
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Castle
- The Female Prison
- The Railway Institute
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Walk
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Micklegate Bar
- William Etty, Artist