Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Bombed
- Walmgate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Victoria Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Medieval Synagogue