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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Shambles
- Norman Window Frame
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Military Belt Fitting
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Central Library
- Lendal Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree Park
- Minster Library
- Viking Male Grooming
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The County Court House
- The Minster in the 20th Century