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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Union Gas Works
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Roman Head Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Scarborough Bridge
- Is York Cursed?
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Coins