Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of the God Mars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward III and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Male Grooming
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Retreat
- New Earswick