Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The 1190 Massacre
- First World War Memorial
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Minster
- Transport Moves On
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Fire in the Minster
- George Leeman