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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Sixties York
- Jubbergate
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Earswick
- Ouse Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New Vision For York
- York Union Gas Works
- The Horn of Ulf
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bootham Bar