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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Railway Station
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- Middleham Jewel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Olave
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Art Gallery
- The County Court House
- King Edward III and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels