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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Olive Oil Container
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Boot
- King Edward II and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Basilica
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Roman Head Pot