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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- Teaching the Poor
- Vikings and Christianity
- The George Fox Incident
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A New Vision For York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Female Prison
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Constantius Chlorus