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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St William's Shrine
- The Mystery Plays
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Micklegate Bar
- A Pipkin
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Shambles
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Retreat
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels