Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fire in the Minster
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- The Horn of Ulf
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Coins
- Mary Ward
- Constantius Chlorus
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Lendal Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The End of the Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward I and York