Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Horn of Ulf
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Judges Lodging
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Water Lanes