Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Second World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Ouse Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War York
- The Multangular Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate