Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- William Etty, Artist
- King Edward III and York
- First World War Memorial
- Minster Library
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Ouse Bridge
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe