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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War Memorial
- The Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Crest of York St John College
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barley Hall
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Olave
- Bootham Bar