Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Ripon College for Women
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Norman Window Frame
- Victoria Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Edward II and York
- Cinema Comes to York