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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Assembly Rooms
- View from Station Rise
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fairfax House
- The Bar Convent
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- Middleham Jewel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Micklegate Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Red Tower