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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- York's Coat of Arms
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Cross
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Norman Window Frame
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart