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 Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Middleham Jewel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Statue of an Athlete
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Earswick
- The Bar Convent
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Viking Coins
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart