Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Railway Institute
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- 62 Low Petergate
- Guy Fawkes
- The Mansion House
- York Railway Station
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Lendal Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Ouse Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- De Grey Rooms
- The New Theatre
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle