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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Mansion House
- King Edward III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bronze weights
- Transport Moves On
- The Greyfriars
- York Garrison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's Airfield
- The Basilica
- York and the Holocaust
- Our Lady's Row
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- De Grey Rooms
- The Cawood Sword