Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Alcuin of York
- John Carr - Architect
- Statue of Napoleon
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Shambles
- York Castle Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of St Helen