Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- First World War York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Jubbergate
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Greyfriars
- York's Coat of Arms
- Barley Hall