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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- George Leeman
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and the Holocaust
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The George Fox Incident
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Basilica
- Fairfax House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Stonegate