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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fairfax House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- All Saints Church, North Street
- First World War Memorial
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ouse Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas