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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Is York Cursed?
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Garrison
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Council of Arles
- A Pipkin
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Micklegate Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Horn of Ulf