Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bronze weights
- The Horn of Ulf
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Red Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Garrison
- The Mystery Plays
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier