Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Observatory
- The Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham Bar
- Statue of Napoleon
- Barley Hall
- The Council of Arles
- A New Walk
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Sword Pommel
- De Grey Rooms
- York Art Gallery