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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bootham School
- Micklegate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- St William's Shrine
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Norman House
- Anglian Carving
- Military Belt Fitting
- The 1190 Massacre
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Coins
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Bombed
- St Leonard's Hospital