Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- New Earswick
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Helen
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Bombed
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Coins
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church