Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Cross
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Helmet
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Bombed
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman House
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inscription to Hecules
- Elizabeth Boardingham