Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Red Tower
- York Art Gallery
- The Debtors' Prison
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Lendal Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- The Medieval Castle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Council of Arles
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fairfax House