Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Red Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Teaching the Poor
- The Black Death
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Yorkshire Museum
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Medieval Prisons
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Helmet
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The George Fox Incident