Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Mystery Plays
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Minster Library
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Hospitium
- Barley Hall
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- The First Railway Station
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa