Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Jubbergate
- Water Lanes
- The Debtors' Prison
- Lendal Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mary Ward
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Central Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Dick Turpin