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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Monk Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Royal Station Hotel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- George Leeman
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St William's Shrine
- The Horn of Ulf