Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Female Prison
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- New Earswick
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers