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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Margaret Clitherow
- Teaching the Poor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Stonegate
- The Bar Convent
- Church of St Olave
- The Greyfriars
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard II and York