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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Female Prison
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Silk Cap
- Norman Window Frame
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Bombed
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Central Library