Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard III and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Mary Ward
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York and the Holocaust
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Head Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mystery Plays