Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Basilica
- York's Coat of Arms
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Olave
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Shambles
- Dick Turpin
- A Pipkin
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Mansion House