Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- York Art Gallery
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Treasurer's House
- First World War York
- Viking Boot
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- John Carr - Architect
- William Etty, Artist
- Holy Trinity Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Black Death
- St Crux's Church
- King Richard II and York