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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Lendal Bridge
- Water Lanes
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Barley Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Yorkshire Museum
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard III and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Minster
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 18th Century