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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- York Union Gas Works
- Bone Trial Piece
- Inscription to Hecules
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Feeding Roman York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Abbot's House
- The Roman Fortress
- Alcuin of York
- The York Helmet
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rebuilt in Stone