Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The York Helmet
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Ripon College for Women
- The End of the Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- The Cawood Sword
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Richard III and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Transport Moves On
- The George Fox Incident
- Crest of York St John College