Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Red Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Bombed
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Garrison
- York Art Gallery
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Female Prison
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Scarborough Bridge
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard II and York
- King Richard III and York