Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Retreat
- The Multangular Tower
- York Garrison
- York's Airfield
- Viking Male Grooming
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Union Gas Works
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The End of the Abbey