Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Statue of an Athlete
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Garrison
- Viking Silk Cap
- The York Observatory
- Judges Lodging
- Barley Hall
- The York Helmet
- Church of St Wilfrid
- First World War York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze weights
- The Bar Convent
- New Earswick
- Eric Bloodaxe