Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- William Etty, Artist
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Art Gallery
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard II and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Norman Castle