Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Judges Lodging
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- George Leeman
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Ripon College for Women
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Airfield
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Silver Strap Ends
- Military Belt Fitting
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Carving