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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Edward III and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Cawood Sword
- Barker Tower
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The York Helmet
- Fairfax House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Minster Library