Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Basilica
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Guildhall
- Viking Boot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Wilfrid
- 62 Low Petergate
- A New Walk
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Silver Strap Ends
- Barker Tower
- Roman Head Pot