Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ouse Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Transport Moves On
- 62 Low Petergate
- Minster Library
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Edward II and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool