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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Black Death
- Ouse Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bone Trial Piece
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Basilica
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Norman House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Shambles