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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- The Roman Fortress
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Basilica
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Norman Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The New Theatre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Greyfriars
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of the Standard