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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The First Minster
- Viking Boot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Gold Arm Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Barley Hall
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of St Helen
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Bar Convent
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward II and York