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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Treasurer's House
- Barley Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Rebuilt in Stone
- A New Walk
- Statue of an Athlete
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Medieval Prisons
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Monk Bar