Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Alcuin of York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The First Railway Station
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Retreat
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Garrison
- The Mystery Plays