Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- William Etty, Artist
- York's Airfield
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Garrison
- First World War Memorial
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in Viking Times