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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Assembly Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman House
- The Guildhall
- The Greyfriars
- Middleham Jewel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Crux's Church
- York Union Gas Works
- The End of the Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop