Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham School
- Lendal Bridge
- The County Court House
- York Art Gallery
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Greyfriars
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy