Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Bar Convent