Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Judges Lodging
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Rowntree Park
- The York Helmet
- Jubbergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Roman Fortress
- John Carr - Architect
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Is York Cursed?
- Walmgate Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey