Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Shambles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Victoria Bar
- St Crux's Church
- Jubbergate
- King Richard III and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Alcuin of York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Black Death
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Archbishop Scrope Executed