Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- William Etty, Artist
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Railway Station
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Head Pot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Walmgate Bar
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol