Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Bar Convent
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The First Railway Station
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Walmgate Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Boot
- Cinema Comes to York
- Judges Lodging
- Teaching the Poor