Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The George Fox Incident
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Royal Station Hotel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Norman House
- The White Rose of York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Boot
- York Central Library
- Viking Male Grooming
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Greyfriars