Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- The White Rose of York
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Retreat
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward III and York