Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Bar Convent
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Castle Museum
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Clifford's Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Ouse Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window