Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Stonegate
- The Red Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- The 1190 Massacre
- Silver Strap Ends
- Margaret Clitherow
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Basilica
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Railway Station
- The Retreat
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Cawood Sword
- William Etty, Artist