Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Basilica
- Guy Fawkes
- The Assembly Rooms
- The End of the Abbey
- Crest of York St John College
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Central Library
- The New Theatre
- Water Lanes
- Second World War York
- St Crux's Church
- The Shambles