Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Lendal Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk
- Second World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Is York Cursed?
- King Edward II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Anglian Cross
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Barker Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Royal Station Hotel