Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Horn of Ulf
- Sixties York
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Coins
- The New Theatre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Lendal Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fishergate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Minster
- Is York Cursed?