Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Debtors' Prison
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Fire in the Minster
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York's Airfield
- The Abbot's House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Arm Ring
- The End of the Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Cawood Sword
- New Shopping Centres