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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard II and York
- King Edward III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Teaching the Poor
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard III and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- John Carr - Architect
- The York Helmet
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barker Tower