Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree Park
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Victoria Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Barley Hall
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Micklegate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- A New Walk
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window