Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The First Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- New Earswick
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fairfax House
- Minster Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- Transport Moves On
- St Crux's Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Norman Window Frame