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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The York Hoard
- Roman Head Pot
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers