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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barker Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Ouse Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Medieval Prisons
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman Castle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Norman Window Frame