Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Castle Museum
- De Grey Rooms
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Retreat
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Central Library
- Feeding Roman York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York