Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Alcuin of York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Black Death
- Silver Strap Ends
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Norman Window Frame
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York