Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Margaret Clitherow
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Middleham Jewel
- De Grey Rooms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Coins
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The White Rose of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Sixties York
- Jubbergate