Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Observatory
- Medieval Prisons
- Rowntree Park
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Coins
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- New Shopping Centres
- All Saints Church, North Street