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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Cross
- Teaching the Poor
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of the God Mars
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Dick Turpin
- New Earswick