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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Richard III and York
- York Bombed
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Black Death
- Viking Male Grooming
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward II and York