Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey
- Barley Hall
- The First Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Railway Station
- Stonegate
- St William's Shrine
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Castle Museum
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Basilica
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels