Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- Sixties York
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Observatory
- York's Coat of Arms
- Second World War York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College