Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Female Prison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Battle of the Standard
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- John Carr - Architect
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Middleham Jewel
- The Mansion House
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- Judges Lodging