Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- First World War York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Barker Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Railway Station
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Minster
- Constantius Chlorus
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Second World War York