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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Church of St Helen
- Medieval Prisons
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Leeman
- Our Lady's Row
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The York Helmet
- The Assembly Rooms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect
- The Cawood Sword
- Jubbergate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Plum Cakes for Christmas