Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Multangular Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece