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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St William's Shrine
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Black Death
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Guy Fawkes
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New Vision For York
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet
- York Bombed