Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- New Earswick
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Norman Minster
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Minster Library
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The George Fox Incident
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Leonard's Hospital
- A New Walk
- Yorkshire Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Edward III and York