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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Scarborough Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- Judges Lodging
- Lendal Tower
- Dick Turpin
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Minster Library
- York in the fifteenth Century
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Abbey
- Treasurer's House