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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Stonegate
- Ripon College for Women
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Helmet
- 62 Low Petergate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Our Lady's Row
- Fishergate Bar
- The Mansion House
- Bootham School
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Tombstone of Julia Velva