Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Horn of Ulf
- St William's Shrine
- Gold Arm Ring
- Feeding Roman York
- The Black Death
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Shambles
- King Richard II and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Medieval Castle
- York Bombed
- The Retreat
- Our Lady's Row
- The York Helmet
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Sword Pommel