Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Fairfax House
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- Guy Fawkes
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- The Medieval Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- The Black Death
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- Rowntree Park
- Central Methodist Chapel