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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Judges Lodging
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Stonegate
- Teaching the Poor
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Shambles
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends