Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Red Tower
- New Earswick
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward II and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Clifford's Tower
- York and the Holocaust
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- John Carr - Architect
- View from Station Rise
- Barley Hall
- The York Hoard
- York Castle Museum
- Dick Turpin