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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Hoard
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Coat of Arms
- The First Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Abbey
- New Earswick
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Minster Library
- York Central Library
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Olave