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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Female Prison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward I and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New University
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Council of Arles
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Holy Trinity Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bone Trial Piece