Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Monk Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Water Lanes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Is York Cursed?
- York Art Gallery
- Stonegate
- Olive Oil Container
- St Crux's Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Silk Cap