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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The George Fox Incident
- King Edward III and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- 62 Low Petergate
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Female Prison
- Feeding Roman York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St Crux's Church
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Boot