Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Industrial Upheaval
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Shambles
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Sixties York
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St William's Shrine
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Castle