Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Red Tower
- The Norman House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Gold Finger Ring
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham School
- Military Belt Fitting
- Jubbergate
- Crest of York St John College
- Vale of York Viking Hoard