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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Mansion House
- Middleham Jewel
- Fairfax House
- Sixties York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Cawood Sword
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Fire in the Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Norman Abbey