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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Coins
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Mystery Plays
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A Pipkin
- The Female Prison
- Barker Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- The County Court House
- The Cawood Sword
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity