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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- Is York Cursed?
- Bronze weights
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman Castle
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Monk Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Minster Library
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Medieval Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church