Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Water Lanes
- Fairfax House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Assembly Rooms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Garrison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Is York Cursed?
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman House
- St Martin Le Grand Church