Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Airfield
- The York Observatory
- The Railway Institute
- The White Rose of York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Roman Fortress
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rowntree Park
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Jewbury Cemetery