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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring
- The New Theatre
- De Grey Rooms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of the God Mars
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- William Etty, Artist
- Treasurer's House
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Water Lanes
- York Central Library
- Middleham Jewel