Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The County Court House
- King Richard III and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Walmgate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Constantius Chlorus
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Bridge
- York Garrison
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard II and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor