Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Union Gas Works
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Coins
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Shambles
- New Earswick
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fire in the Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Norman Castle
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in Viking Times