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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The First Minster
- Anglian Carving
- Bone Trial Piece
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Female Prison
- The First Railway Station
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- New Earswick
- A Pipkin
- York Union Gas Works
- The End of the Abbey