Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- George Leeman
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Castle
- John Carr - Architect
- Clifford's Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- The George Fox Incident
- The Norman House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Judges Lodging
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Sixties York