Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Red Tower
- The Shambles
- Margaret Clitherow
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The White Rose of York
- Clifford's Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Monk Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Our Lady's Row
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Daniel Defoe's York