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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New Walk
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Red Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Barker Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Statue of the God Mars
- Dick Turpin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Stonegate
- Mary Ward