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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- The Hospitium
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Airfield
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Cross
- The Abbot's House
- Middleham Jewel
- The Council of Arles
- A New Vision For York