Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Bridge
- York Bombed
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Helmet
- View from Station Rise
- Bone Trial Piece
- Victoria Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Is York Cursed?
- Judges Lodging
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Chimney Pot