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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Teaching the Poor
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Lendal Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Richard III and York
- The Basilica
- The First Railway Station
- A New University
- New Shopping Centres
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Martin Le Grand Church