Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Stonegate
- Gold Arm Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ouse Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Castle Museum
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector