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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barley Hall
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- St William's Shrine
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Gold Finger Ring