Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Anglian Cross
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Helen
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A Pipkin
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- Barley Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'