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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward II and York
- The Greyfriars
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fairfax House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Basilica
- Ouse Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Cawood Sword