Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Monk Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- First World War York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- William Etty, Artist
- The End of the Abbey