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 Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Victoria Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Water Lanes
- York's Airfield
- The Bar Convent
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The New Theatre
- Micklegate Bar
- The Guildhall
- Roman Head Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- Elizabeth Boardingham