Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St William's Shrine
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Lendal Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The York Helmet
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Dick Turpin
- Middleham Jewel