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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The York Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Hospitium
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- Artists, Writers and Scientists