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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Olave
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Council of Arles
- The Basilica
- Fairfax House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Bombed
- John Carr - Architect
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The End of the Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Transport Moves On
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses