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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Second World War York
- Lendal Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Judges Lodging
- Fire in the Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York's Coat of Arms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Sixties York
- A Pipkin