Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- De Grey Rooms
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- First World War York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- Fairfax House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bootham School
- Lendal Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mary Ward