Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Central Library
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Stonegate
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward III and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Royal Station Hotel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fairfax House
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 20th Century