Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Cawood Sword
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Retreat
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Second World War York
- Treasurer's House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Inside the Roman Fortress