Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Second World War York
- A Pipkin
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Stonegate
- Water Lanes
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Retreat
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Silver Strap Ends
- The George Fox Incident
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Art Gallery