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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze weights
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Norman Window Frame
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Sixties York
- King Richard II and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Rowntree Park
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Greyfriars