Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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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.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Female Prison
- Scarborough Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- The Shambles
- The Mystery Plays
- Inscription to Hecules
- George Leeman
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree Park
- De Grey Rooms
- York Bombed