Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Carving
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A Pipkin
- Statue of an Athlete
- Silver Strap Ends
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New University
- The Mystery Plays
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Castle
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's Airfield