Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Abbot's House
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Minster
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Walmgate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Barley Hall
- The Guildhall
- Cinema Comes to York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring