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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bootham School
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Bar Convent
- Second World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard II and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Bombed
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Shambles
- Mary Ward
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street