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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Dick Turpin
- New Shopping Centres
- Barker Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Bar Convent
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fairfax House
- Alcuin of York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Leonard's Hospital