Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The 1190 Massacre
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Crest of York St John College
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Central Library
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Medieval Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl