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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Mystery Plays
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mithras and Arimanius
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Norman Minster
- The Cawood Sword
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Teaching the Poor
- The Greyfriars
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The County Court House
- Walmgate Bar