Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Is York Cursed?
- Industrial Upheaval
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barley Hall
- A New Vision For York
- The York Hoard
- Olive Oil Container
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- View from Station Rise
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New University