Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Dick Turpin
- The Female Prison
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- De Grey Rooms
- The Mystery Plays
- Judges Lodging
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses