Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Ripon College for Women
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Coins
- Middleham Jewel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of an Athlete
- Micklegate Bar