Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard II and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Retreat
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Medieval Prisons