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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Garrison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The White Rose of York
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- George Leeman
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Council of Arles