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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Basilica
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Castle
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Second World War York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Abbot's House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- The Mystery Plays
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Male Grooming
- Our Lady's Row