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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Black Death
- Gold Arm Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Richard II and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Red Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rowntree Park