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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- A New Walk
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Sixties York
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- The County Court House
- Constantius Chlorus
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Helen