Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Crux's Church
- George Leeman
- The Bar Convent
- The Shambles
- Guy Fawkes
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Airfield
- Judges Lodging
- The Medieval Abbey
- The George Fox Incident