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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- George Leeman
- The Debtors' Prison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Airfield
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Mystery Plays