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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- The Mansion House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fairfax House
- The Railway Institute
- York Union Gas Works
- George Leeman
- Treasurer's House
- Judges Lodging
- Guy Fawkes
- Inscription to Hecules
- John Carr - Architect
- Olive Oil Container
- Bones of a Roman Combatant