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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Margaret Clitherow
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- New Earswick
- Statue of an Athlete
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College
- Our Lady's Row
- A Pipkin
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Garrison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Second World War York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Newgate Cross Shaft