Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk
- The Multangular Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Coins
- The Black Death
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Minster Library
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Observatory
- Fishergate Bar