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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Lendal Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The White Rose of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bronze weights
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of the God Mars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- John Carr - Architect
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Rebuilt in Stone