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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Coins
- The Hospitium
- The County Court House
- A New Vision For York
- Clifford's Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Shambles
- Micklegate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Dick Turpin