Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman Abbey
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Barker Tower
- Dick Turpin
- Statue of an Athlete
- Judges Lodging
- York Garrison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey