Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Crest of York St John College
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The End of the Abbey
- Mary Ward
- Stonegate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- View from Station Rise
- First World War York
- Lendal Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Tower
- Margaret Clitherow