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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Horn of Ulf
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Middleham Jewel
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Garrison
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Edward II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Mansion House