Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The George Fox Incident
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jubbergate
- The Norman House
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container