Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Coins
- Barker Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Water Lanes
- Silver Strap Ends
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Hoard
- The Basilica
- Holy Trinity Church