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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Head Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Greyfriars
- The Roman Fortress
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries