Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mansion House
- Barker Tower
- Victoria Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Clifford's Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Castle Museum
- Transport Moves On
- York St John in the 20th Century