Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Anglian Cross
- The Guildhall
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The York Helmet
- The Abbot's House
- First World War York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The New Theatre
- Judges Lodging
- Inscription to Hecules