Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Barley Hall
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Bar Convent
- The Guildhall
- Holy Trinity Church
- The End of the Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze weights
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- First World War York