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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Norman Castle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Coat of Arms
- The County Court House
- Viking Silk Cap
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Medieval Prisons
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Central Library
- Viking Coins
- The Medieval Abbey
- A Pipkin
- The Norman House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Minster Library