Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- The County Court House
- Treasurer's House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Victorian Prison Building
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- York Central Library
- The Greyfriars
- A New University
- William Etty, Artist
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Guy Fawkes