Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward II and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Cinema Comes to York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A Pipkin