Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York's Airfield
- The Council of Arles
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Garrison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Richard III and York
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York