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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward I and York
- Teaching the Poor
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman Castle
- Judges Lodging
- A New Walk
- York Castle Museum
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's Coat of Arms
- The First Minster
- King Richard II and York