Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- Dick Turpin
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Constantius Chlorus
- Scarborough Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New University
- Our Lady's Row
- The Female Prison
- Ouse Bridge