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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- The York Hoard
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Helmet
- York Railway Station
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Hospitium
- York Union Gas Works
- A Pipkin
- Statue of an Athlete
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The York Observatory