Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Coat of Arms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Barley Hall
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Helen
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Male Grooming