Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard III and York
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Castle Museum
- York's Airfield
- The Shambles
- New Earswick
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Medieval Prisons
- York Union Gas Works
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription to Hecules