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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bone Trial Piece
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Leeman
- King Edward I and York
- Judges Lodging
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- New Shopping Centres
- The Basilica
- The First Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Statue of an Athlete