Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container
- A Pipkin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St William's Shrine
- Norman Window Frame
- Fishergate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- York's first historian: Francis Drake