Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Shambles
- Statue of an Athlete
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Union Gas Works
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Guy Fawkes
- Lendal Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- The Norman Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman Castle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church