Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Eric Bloodaxe
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Leeman
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Richard III and York
- New Earswick
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Assembly Rooms
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of Napoleon