Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Our Lady's Row
- York Art Gallery
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Council of Arles
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- The Bar Convent
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Walmgate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container