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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Statue of an Athlete
- A Pipkin
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Monk Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame
- Ripon College for Women
- The York Observatory