Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Red Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Sixties York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree Park
- The End of the Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Yorkshire Museum
- Second World War York
- York Central Library