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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Water Lanes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Carving
- The York Hoard
- York's Coat of Arms
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Greyfriars
- The Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin