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 Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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 Medieval Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Abbot's House
- George Leeman
- Judges Lodging
- King Richard III and York
- Ouse Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Silk Cap
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Multangular Tower