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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Union Gas Works
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- The First Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Helmet