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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- Jubbergate
- Olive Oil Container
- Ouse Bridge
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Victoria Bar
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard III and York
- Scarborough Bridge