Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- The Retreat
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- The George Fox Incident
- The Battle of the Standard
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Norman Window Frame
- Middleham Jewel
- Rowntree Park
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Medieval Castle