Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Multangular Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- Vikings and Christianity
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bootham School
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Middleham Jewel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- John Carr - Architect
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'