Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The New Theatre
- Treasurer's House
- The Council of Arles
- York's Coat of Arms
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Greyfriars
- St Crux's Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King Richard III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- Elizabeth Boardingham