Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Council of Arles
- The Mansion House
- Bootham Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Female Prison
- The Cawood Sword
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate