Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Richard III and York
- York Railway Station
- York's Airfield
- Transport Moves On
- The Mystery Plays
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New Vision For York
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Council of Arles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Dick Turpin
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Artists, Writers and Scientists