Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Castle Museum
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Our Lady's Row
- Micklegate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- William Etty, Artist
- Victoria Bar
- The Basilica
- York Railway Station
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Guildhall
- St Crux's Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses