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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- King Edward II and York
- A New Walk
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham School
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The First Railway Station
- Alcuin of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Abbey