Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate
- Viking Male Grooming
- Guy Fawkes
- York Castle Museum
- The Cawood Sword
- The Medieval Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Our Lady's Row
- The Medieval Castle
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The 1190 Massacre
- Jewbury Cemetery