Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Second World War York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard II and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The York Helmet
- A New University
- The Guildhall
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- York and the Holocaust
- The Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- Transport Moves On
- The Crossed Keys Symbol