Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Alcuin of York
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Rowntree Park
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Jubbergate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity