Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Minster Library
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Military Belt Fitting
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Richard II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Clifford's Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Holy Trinity Church
- William Etty, Artist
- New Earswick
- Bone Trial Piece
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Mystery Plays