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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Edward II and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Fire in the Minster
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Guildhall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Rowntree Park
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Council of Arles