Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Jubbergate
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Olave
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Middleham Jewel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Bombed