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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- York Art Gallery
- Aldwark Synagogue
- De Grey Rooms
- Clifford's Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Cinema Comes to York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bootham School
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Hospitium
- William Etty, Artist
- Minster Library
- The Bar Convent
- St Crux's Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Inscription from Fortress Gate