Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King Edward III and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Abbey
- The Greyfriars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Dick Turpin
- Industrial Upheaval
- Treasurer's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Transport Moves On