Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A New Vision For York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Head Pot
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Walmgate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- York and the Holocaust
- Water Lanes
- The Battle of the Standard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Cross