Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Monk Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St William's Shrine
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Roman Fortress
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Bombed
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Judges Lodging