Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Castle Museum
- The Basilica
- Industrial Upheaval
- View from Station Rise
- Judges Lodging
- Clifford's Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The First Minster
- The Assembly Rooms