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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Mystery Plays
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Minster
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The White Rose of York
- Treasurer's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Teaching the Poor