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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Council of Arles
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Railway Institute
- Rebuilt in Stone
- First World War York
- Middleham Jewel
- Teaching the Poor
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Treasurer's House
- Barker Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle