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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Fishergate Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ouse Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- Teaching the Poor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Art Gallery
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Clifford's Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Railway Station
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Cawood Sword
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St Columba's United Reformed Church