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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barker Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Minster Library
- York Castle Museum
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Medieval Castle
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Military Belt Fitting
- Treasurer's House
- York Union Gas Works
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rowntree Park
- Clifford's Tower