Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Vikings and Christianity
- John Carr - Architect
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Second World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Railway Station
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window