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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- The Black Death
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Debtors' Prison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Second World War York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Central Library
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Central Methodist Chapel