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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- The Medieval Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Railway Station
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Cross
- York Central Library
- Middleham Jewel
- The Red Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman Castle
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Norman Window Frame
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bone Trial Piece