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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mary Ward
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Crest of York St John College
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Norman Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Cross
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Railway Station
- Industrial Upheaval
- Vikings and Christianity