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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Victorian Prison Building
- William Etty, Artist
- St William's Shrine
- York Central Library
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Cross
- The George Fox Incident
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Margaret Clitherow
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting