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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Transport Moves On
- The Abbot's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Railway Institute
- The York Hoard
- Feeding Roman York
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward II and York
- Treasurer's House
- Barker Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- A New Vision For York
- The First Minster