Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bootham Bar
- The Black Death
- Statue of an Athlete
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Battle of the Standard
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Bar Convent
- York Garrison
- The First Minster
- Teaching the Poor