Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Judges Lodging
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Richard III and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- New Shopping Centres
- The Council of Arles
- A New Walk
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Head Pot
- York Garrison