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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The End of the Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow
- A Pipkin
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- The First Minster
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Roman Fortress
- Middleham Jewel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy