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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New University
- Barker Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Railway Institute
- York Garrison
- Scarborough Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Rowntree Park
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street