Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Judges Lodging
- Scarborough Bridge
- Minster Library
- Inscription to Hecules
- Statue of the God Mars
- A New University
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham Bar
- Bootham School
- Crest of York St John College
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- The First Minster