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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Basilica
- St William's Shrine
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster after the Reformation
- New Earswick
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Church of St Olave
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Airfield
- The New Theatre