Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Stonegate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Clifford's Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Art Gallery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fairfax House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- George Leeman
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Female Prison
- King Edward I and York