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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The New Theatre
- St Crux's Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barker Tower
- George Leeman
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Castle Museum
- The First Railway Station
- Our Lady's Row
- The Assembly Rooms
- Crest of York St John College
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Abbey
- The County Court House
- Second World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'