Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Castle Museum
- First World War York
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- Sixties York
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War Memorial
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Castle
- The Greyfriars
- The New Theatre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'