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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Richard III and York
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Abbot's House
- A Pipkin
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Female Prison
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cinema Comes to York