Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Norman Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway Institute
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Is York Cursed?
- Holy Trinity Church
- King Richard III and York
- Middleham Jewel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Olave