Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Basilica
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Water Lanes
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Mystery Plays
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of St Olave
- Industrial Upheaval