Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The End of the Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The White Rose of York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The First Railway Station
- The Mystery Plays
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Our Lady's Row
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward I and York