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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- St William's Shrine
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Union Gas Works
- The Victorian Prison Building
- New Earswick
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The New Theatre
- The York Helmet
- Bronze weights
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate