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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Feeding Roman York
- Barker Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Statue of the God Mars
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Garrison
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Judges Lodging
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The County Court House
- York Art Gallery