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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Statue of Napoleon
- 62 Low Petergate
- Minster Library
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Dick Turpin
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Roman Fortress
- The Female Prison
- The Assembly Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Male Grooming