Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Alcuin of York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- De Grey Rooms
- Lendal Bridge
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Is York Cursed?
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Greyfriars
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New University
- The Minster in the 19th Century