Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Cawood Sword
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Minster Library
- The 1190 Massacre
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- The Hospitium