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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Red Tower
- The Norman House
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Olave
- York Garrison
- Royal Station Hotel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward II and York