Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Shambles
- St Crux's Church
- The Bar Convent
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Coins
- Constantius Chlorus
- Anglian Carving
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Tower
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard