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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- The Multangular Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Roman Head Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Olive Oil Container
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Observatory
- The Mystery Plays
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Garrison
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring