Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Holy Trinity Church
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Norman Window Frame
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Is York Cursed?
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rebuilt in Stone
- A New Walk