Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- The Basilica
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Victoria Bar
- Transport Moves On
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New University
- A New Vision For York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Crux's Church
- The Abbot's House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- George Leeman
- Church of St Olave
- Holy Trinity Church