Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Bombed
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Monk Bar
- Bronze weights
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Edward I and York
- Sixties York
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Garrison
- Royal Station Hotel
- The York Hoard
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fishergate Bar
- New Earswick