Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward II and York
- New Shopping Centres
- Holy Trinity Church
- Treasurer's House
- First World War Memorial
- York Castle Museum
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fairfax House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Horn of Ulf
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Statue of the God Mars