Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Hospitium
- Silver Strap Ends
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fairfax House
- The Debtors' Prison
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Cawood Sword
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Castle
- Bones of a Roman Combatant