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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The White Rose of York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Stonegate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Helen
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Railway Station