Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Medieval Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- John Carr - Architect
- Mary Ward
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Minster
- The York Helmet
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- The New Theatre
- The Norman House