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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Lendal Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Second World War York
- The New Theatre
- Crest of York St John College
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Council of Arles
- View from Station Rise