Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- John Carr - Architect
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Basilica
- Church of St Olave
- Crest of York St John College
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Retreat