Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Inscription to Hecules
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Boot
- The Multangular Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- York Garrison
- The Greyfriars
- Medieval Prisons
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Tower
- Monk Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy