Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Crest of York St John College
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Inscription to Hecules
- Walmgate Bar
- The New Theatre