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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fishergate Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New University
- Roman Head Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Greyfriars
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- Stonegate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Castle Museum