Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Barker Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Our Lady's Row
- The 1190 Massacre
- Judges Lodging
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Hospitium
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Boot