Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Dick Turpin
- A New University
- Royal Station Hotel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- John Carr - Architect
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Richard III and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Crest of York St John College