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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- The County Court House
- George Leeman
- The George Fox Incident
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Helen
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward I and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman House
- The Abbot's House
- The New Theatre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- View from Station Rise
- The Greyfriars
- Margaret Clitherow