Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Walmgate Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Silk Cap
- Micklegate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Garrison
- The Battle of the Standard
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Boot
- The Greyfriars
- The Norman House
- Margaret Clitherow