Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Abbot's House
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Crest of York St John College
- Monk Bar
- The Retreat
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Crux's Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Basilica
- Gold Finger Ring
- New Shopping Centres
- Micklegate Bar
- The Council of Arles