Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- The Hospitium
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Mystery Plays
- Stonegate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- New Earswick
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Multangular Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- View from Station Rise
- The Greyfriars
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers