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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Cawood Sword
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- William Etty, Artist
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Debtors' Prison
- Judges Lodging
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Minster