Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Olave
- The Basilica
- Rowntree Park
- Monk Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Minster
- First World War Memorial
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Guildhall
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- John Carr - Architect