Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The White Rose of York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- Ouse Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- York Railway Station
- George Leeman
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Is York Cursed?
- The Council of Arles