Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard III and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Earswick
- The End of the Abbey
- The First Railway Station
- A New University
- Judges Lodging
- The Mystery Plays
- The Basilica
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Barker Tower
- View from Station Rise
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- First World War Memorial