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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Minster
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree Park
- King Richard III and York
- Bootham School
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Multangular Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Red Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Second World War York
- Mary Ward
- The Crossed Keys Symbol