Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Bar Convent
- Gold Finger Ring
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Art Gallery
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of the God Mars
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Minster
- First World War York
- King Edward I and York
- Water Lanes
- Teaching the Poor