Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- The Council of Arles
- William Etty, Artist
- The Horn of Ulf
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Monk Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Art Gallery
- Treasurer's House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Carving
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church