Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Walk
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Bombed
- Lendal Tower
- New Earswick
- Minster Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Transport Moves On
- Inscription to Hecules
- Judges Lodging
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church