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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Industrial Upheaval
- Second World War York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The York Helmet
- The Cawood Sword
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Treasurer's House
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mansion House
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Minster
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot