Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Sixties York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Medieval Minster
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Monk Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Scarborough Bridge
- The York Helmet
- Central Methodist Chapel