Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Multangular Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Gold Finger Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Norman Window Frame
- Treasurer's House
- The New Theatre
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre