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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fishergate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Middleham Jewel
- Monk Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- Minster Library
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Second World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Mystery Plays
- Cinema Comes to York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Richard II and York
- The White Rose of York