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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Our Lady's Row
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- Military Belt Fitting
- The York Hoard
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of the God Mars
- Stonegate
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A New Walk
- The York Observatory