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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The End of the Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- Dick Turpin
- The Abbot's House
- The Multangular Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Anglian Cross
- The County Court House
- Norman Window Frame
- The Guildhall
- A New Walk
- York Castle Museum
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- New Shopping Centres
- The Victorian Prison Building