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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze weights
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Treasurer's House
- Alcuin of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Central Library
- Bootham School
- Military Belt Fitting
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Barley Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring