Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- King Richard III and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Crux's Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey
- Barley Hall
- Statue of the God Mars
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- St William's Shrine
- Victoria Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 19th Century