Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Red Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- The Multangular Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Military Belt Fitting
- John Carr - Architect
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Gold Finger Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Mystery Plays
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Carving
- The Mansion House