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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Victoria Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Railway Institute
- York Railway Station
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Red Tower
- New Earswick
- Bootham Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Garrison