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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- Norman Window Frame
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Shambles
- Dick Turpin
- York Railway Station
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Hoard