Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Mystery Plays
- Bootham Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- De Grey Rooms
- George Leeman
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Central Library
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward II and York
- The Shambles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists