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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- 62 Low Petergate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Crest of York St John College
- St Crux's Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Black Death
- Teaching the Poor
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The New Theatre
- Aldwark Synagogue