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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ripon College for Women
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Lendal Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- A New Walk
- Barker Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- Yorkshire Museum
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster after the Reformation