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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- York Railway Station
- Roman Head Pot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Royal Station Hotel
- Judges Lodging
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Airfield
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Helmet
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ripon College for Women
- King Richard III and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Amber Bead Workshop