Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- York and the Holocaust
- The York Hoard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Barley Hall
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- George Leeman
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The White Rose of York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in Viking Times
- William Etty, Artist