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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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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Water Lanes
- King Richard II and York
- The Guildhall
- Statue of the God Mars
- Constantius Chlorus
- View from Station Rise
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The County Court House
- The Abbot's House
- York Railway Station
- Bronze weights
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Olave
- Vale of York Viking Hoard