Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Transport Moves On
- Crest of York St John College
- The Guildhall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Minster
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fairfax House
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Castle
- First World War York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Elizabeth Boardingham