Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Industrial Upheaval
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- St William's Shrine
- The York Observatory
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Richard III and York
- The Greyfriars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A Pipkin
- Silver Strap Ends
- The End of the Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop