Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mansion House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Observatory
- The Guildhall
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- New Earswick
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fire in the Minster
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Ouse Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey