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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Shambles
- St Crux's Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The White Rose of York