Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- New Earswick
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Hospitium
- Yorkshire Museum
- De Grey Rooms
- Ripon College for Women
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- John Carr - Architect
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Hanging Bowl