Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The First Minster
- New Earswick
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Helen
- Industrial Upheaval