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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The New Theatre
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- Statue of an Athlete
- 62 Low Petergate
- The County Court House
- Bootham School
- Medieval Prisons
- The First Minster
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue