Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Boot
- Clifford's Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and the Holocaust
- Monk Bar
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- Ouse Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Garrison
- A Pipkin
- The Crossed Keys Symbol