Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Minster Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mansion House
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Airfield
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Helen
- The Guildhall
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Hospitium
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse