Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- 62 Low Petergate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Medieval Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Feeding Roman York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- A New University
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Coins
- George Leeman
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier