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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Sixties York
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Coins
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- De Grey Rooms
- Bootham School
- The Shambles
- Jubbergate
- First World War York
- The Multangular Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Boot
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War Memorial