Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Statue of the God Mars
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The County Court House
- Dick Turpin
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bone Trial Piece
- William Etty, Artist
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham School