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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The First Railway Station
- Jubbergate
- Dick Turpin
- The New Theatre
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barker Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Is York Cursed?
- The Council of Arles
- The Black Death
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson