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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of the God Mars
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Arm Ring
- New Shopping Centres
- Industrial Upheaval
- Second World War York
- Barker Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The George Fox Incident