Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Black Death
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Guy Fawkes
- The Multangular Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Guildhall
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Statue of an Athlete