Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- York Bombed
- The Norman Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The First Minster
- The York Observatory
- King Edward III and York
- The Black Death