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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Roman Head Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of the God Mars
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Lendal Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bootham School
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York