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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Hospitium
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Red Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- St William's Shrine
- Micklegate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Minster
- A New Walk
- Fairfax House
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Head Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- The Black Death
- De Grey Rooms