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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Battle of the Standard
- Second World War York
- Guy Fawkes
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New Vision For York
- The Retreat
- The Mansion House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Shambles
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Water Lanes