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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Castle Museum
- The Shambles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Judges Lodging
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- York Railway Station
- Barker Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Jubbergate
- Norman Window Frame
- Our Lady's Row
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church