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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Micklegate Bar
- St William's Shrine
- York Castle Museum
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Royal Station Hotel
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Cross
- Silver Strap Ends
- Middleham Jewel
- York Art Gallery
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Bridge
- Archbishop Scrope Executed