Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Judges Lodging
- Guy Fawkes
- Mary Ward
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate