Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Coat of Arms
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Fire in the Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Guildhall
- King Edward III and York
- Medieval Prisons
- Statue of the God Mars
- Guy Fawkes
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- View from Station Rise
- Jubbergate
- The Greyfriars
- York St John in the 20th Century