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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- Mary Ward
- The Red Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- Medieval Prisons
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Ouse Bridge
- York Railway Station
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- George Leeman
- New Earswick
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head