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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Basilica
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Abbey
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Boot
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Norman Castle
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Castle
- New Earswick
- The Cawood Sword
- York Bombed
- The Black Death
- The Norman Minster