Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Inscription to Hecules
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Stonegate
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fire in the Minster
- The York Helmet
- The Shambles
- The Cawood Sword
- Our Lady's Row
- Statue of an Athlete