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 Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Abbey
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Victoria Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Monk Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Chamber Pot