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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The Bar Convent
- Stonegate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inscription to Hecules
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Crest of York St John College
- Walmgate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Our Lady's Row
- The Multangular Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bone Trial Piece
- Ouse Bridge