Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Abbot's House
- Jubbergate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward III and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Minster
- The Shambles
- Middleham Jewel
- Teaching the Poor
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Sixties York