Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Bombed
- The 1190 Massacre
- The George Fox Incident
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Micklegate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Guildhall
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Roman Fortress
- Vikings and Christianity