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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Lendal Tower
- The York Hoard
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Minster Library
- The Roman Fortress
- The Abbot's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- George Leeman
- St Crux's Church
- The Mansion House
- Judges Lodging
- A Pipkin
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of an Athlete
- Olive Oil Container