Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Black Death
- Inscription to Hecules
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fairfax House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Hospitium
- Middleham Jewel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Guy Fawkes