Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Transport Moves On
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- William Etty, Artist
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Shopping Centres
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- A New Walk
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman Castle
- The Female Prison