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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Norman House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Cross
- St William's Shrine
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of St Olave
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Jubbergate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Union Gas Works
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'