Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Guildhall
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham School
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Mansion House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Monk Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway Institute
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 20th Century