Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Abbey
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Victoria Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Feeding Roman York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Boot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Holy Trinity Church
- King Edward II and York
- Margaret Clitherow