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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- Bronze weights
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- A Pipkin
- New Earswick
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Bombed
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Martin Le Grand Church