Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- New Earswick
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Stonegate
- 62 Low Petergate
- Feeding Roman York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The 1190 Massacre
- St William's Shrine
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)