Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.