Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- A New University
- York's Airfield
- Barley Hall
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The First Minster
- York Central Library
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Lendal Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- New Earswick
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- George Leeman