Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Airfield
- Is York Cursed?
- First World War Memorial
- New Shopping Centres
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Alcuin of York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Garrison
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Stonegate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard