Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Council of Arles
- The Greyfriars
- The Norman Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- The New Theatre
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham Bar
- Minster Library
- The Female Prison
- The Red Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Helen