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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Micklegate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Black Death
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Retreat
- Judges Lodging
- The Roman Fortress
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Sixties York