Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New Vision For York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Medieval Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Edward III and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Medieval Prisons
- York Union Gas Works
- Inscription to Hecules
- Royal Station Hotel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Railway Station