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 Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Monk Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- The County Court House
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas