Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jubbergate
- A New Walk
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Treasurer's House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The White Rose of York
- Lendal Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Bombed
- The County Court House
- The Norman House
- The Hospitium
- The Norman Castle
- Skeldergate Bridge