Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Minster
- Judges Lodging
- Water Lanes
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Union Gas Works
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- A New University
- Fire in the Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bronze weights
- The Red Tower