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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The First Railway Station
- The Basilica
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham School
- The York Hoard
- St Crux's Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving
- Holy Trinity Church
- Lendal Tower
- York's Airfield
- Fishergate Bar