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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bone Trial Piece
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman House
- The Bar Convent
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Observatory
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library