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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The End of the Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Crux's Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Medieval Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Norman House
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- William Etty, Artist
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Transport Moves On