Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Coins
- The Greyfriars
- All Saints Church, North Street
- De Grey Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Micklegate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Richard II and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy