Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Bootham School
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Silver Strap Ends
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St William's Shrine
- The Multangular Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- First World War York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription to Hecules
- Royal Station Hotel
- Barker Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace