Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Basilica
- The County Court House
- Middleham Jewel
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Observatory
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Rowntree Park
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Council of Arles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier