Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- View from Station Rise
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Gold Arm Ring
- The End of the Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Male Grooming
- De Grey Rooms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Helen