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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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.
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham School
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Hospitium
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Industrial Upheaval
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom