Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Norman Window Frame
- The First Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Castle Museum
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Railway Institute
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman Castle
- Minster Library
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers