Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fairfax House
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Bar Convent
- First World War Memorial
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Barley Hall
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- Alcuin of York
- The Greyfriars
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital