Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Water Lanes
- First World War Memorial
- The York Observatory
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Boot
- The Roman Fortress
- York Central Library
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard III and York
- The York Hoard
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Bombed
- Cumberland House, King's Staith