Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Micklegate Bar
- Minster Library
- Bootham Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Male Grooming
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Ripon College for Women
- The County Court House
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Railway Station
- Fairfax House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Monk Bar
- New Earswick