Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Railway Station
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Art Gallery
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Helen
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The New Theatre
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster after the Reformation
- 62 Low Petergate
- The White Rose of York