Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Sixties York
- York's Airfield
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Medieval Castle
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece
- John Carr - Architect