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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barley Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- A Pipkin
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bootham Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York