Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- First World War York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- 62 Low Petergate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Richard III and York
- King Edward II and York
- The Cawood Sword
- George Leeman
- Margaret Clitherow
- Anglian Carving
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Prisons
- Silver Strap Ends
- Victoria Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Glazed Medieval Jug