Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Judges Lodging
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Bombed
- York and the Holocaust
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Airfield
- A New University
- The Greyfriars
- Mary Ward
- Amber Bead Workshop
- George Leeman
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- William Etty, Artist