Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham School
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Crux's Church
- York Central Library
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Fire in the Minster
- Judges Lodging
- The 1190 Massacre