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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A Pipkin
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bootham School
- Statue of the God Mars
- Jubbergate
- Mary Ward