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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Margaret Clitherow
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Statue of Napoleon
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Roman Fortress
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Fishergate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- Fairfax House
- Second World War York