Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Sixties York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward II and York
- Micklegate Bar
- The Basilica
- The Shambles
- York's Airfield
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Water Lanes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Black Death