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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Medieval Prisons
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Retreat
- Church of St Olave
- Middleham Jewel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Hospitium
- Our Lady's Row
- Ouse Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New University